Content

SRM161 introduces students to the legal system and its role in society. Students will learn basic rules and conventions concerning the legislative and judicial systems, the principles of the law of contract in personal transactions and building organisations, building contract documentation and the law of tort. This will enable students develop knowledge of contractual and legal requirements, which they will apply to built environment projects.

Assessment

Business structure report 20%, legal principles report 40%, examination 40%. To be eligible to obtain a pass in this unit students must achieve at least 40% in the examination.